20+ Funny & Interesting Editor Notes on Wikipedia Articles

We all know Wikipedia as the closest thing we have these days to the font of all knowledge, but it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to be that way. An encyclopedia that technically anybody can edit has to work hard to ensure it doesn’t spread misinformation or faulty research (our teachers were …
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20+ Interesting & Silly Maps That Laugh in the Face of Cartography

If you’re the type who is prone to existential crises, I do not doubt that you must have marveled at how small and insignificant you are on the scale of the Earth. There’s nothing quite as trippy as looking at a world map and realizing that you are a tiny speck upon a slightly less …
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‘Sharks existed before Saturn’s rings did’: 20+ Wild fun facts that sound fake

Like many young city dwellers, I’m a big fan of bar trivia. Probably stemming from my long-held desire to be on Jeopardy (but lack of actual knowledge necessary), I find great pleasure in getting together with a group of friends, having a beer, and trying my darndest to get as many questions right as possible. …
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Extracts From Wikipedia That Are Both Charming and Strange

In my humble opinion, one of the best things about the internet is how it allows us to know stuff. While it’s almost as easy to fall down a deranged conspiracy rabbit hole as it is to find out useful information, the risk is sometimes part of the fun. When it comes to knowledge, the …
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Wholesome Wisdom For First-Time Cat Owner Of Fresh Fur Babies (20 Helpful Comments)

Adopting your first cat can seem a bit overwhelming, but luckily, we have a treasure trove of information at the tip of our fingers these days! If there’s one thing we know about cat owners, it’s that they really love their cats, and they love to help others adopt cats! In this wholesome Reddit thread, …
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Linguists Share Cool Facts About Languages That They Speak

Being able to read, write, and speak remains one of the greatest achievements human beings have ever had. We’d be nowhere without our communication skills, and indeed our failure to use them properly causes many of the world’s problems.  What’s even crazier is how many languages we have developed over thousands of years, and all …
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Gamers Reveal ‘Useless’ Bits of Video Game Knowledge That Are Actually Interesting

The best parts of truly great video games are the tiny details. Hell, even mediocre ones can benefit from cool easter eggs that improve the gameplay experience a bit more. Often, the most memorable parts of playing a game come from the places we don’t expect, and through things that not everybody will notice. While …
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Gamers Reveal ‘Useless’ Pieces of Video Game Knowledge That Are Actually Interesting

The best parts of truly great video games are the tiny details. Hell, even mediocre ones can benefit from cool easter eggs that improve the gameplay experience a bit more. Often, the most memorable parts of playing a game come from the places we don’t expect, and through things that not everybody will notice. While …
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Engineering Memes For Current & Future Engineers

I’ve got something important to tell you all: I am not an engineer, and I never will be. For those of you who are disappointed, I’m so sorry. My college major prepared me for writing paragraphs that precede lists of memes. I don’t know what to tell you. If you’re an engineer who thought that …
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Engineering Memes For Current and Future Engineers

I’ve got something important to tell you all: I am not an engineer, and I never will be. For those of you who are disappointed, I’m so sorry. My college major prepared me for writing paragraphs that precede lists of memes. I don’t know what to tell you. If you’re an engineer who thought that …
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